Rebecca Skipper
Rebecca Skipper adds to the Concepts team 15 years of experience performing strategic communications for governmental, non-profit and educational institutions and has particular expertise in developing the written materials that provide the framework for effective public relations campaigns.
Rebecca's current work focuses on promoting positive change to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Recently, she helped conceptualize and launch the Campaign for Disability Employment's "What Can YOU Do?" effort, a multi-organization outreach initiative that encourages employers and others to recognize the value and talent of people with disabilities bring to America's workplaces. She also provides writing and communications support to the U.S Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and its Job Accommodation Network (JAN).
Other topics in Rebecca's portfolio include workplace alcohol and drug abuse prevention and Federal employment law, in particular the challenge of communicating with small businesses about their rights and responsibilities. Rebecca also lends her time and skills pro bono to Resolve, a national non-profit dedicated to supporting people struggling with infertility.
Prior to joining Concepts, Rebecca worked for several years helping American institutions overseas fulfill their communications needs, working at both Richmond American University in London and the American University in Cairo, Egypt. She also served as director of communications for her hometown Chamber of commerce in Coral Springs, Florida and freelanced for the city's weekly newspaper.
Rebecca holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications.
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